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Christmas Word Search Activity Puzzles Cryptogram Coloring Pages Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Your Middle School Students will love this December pack of word searches, crack the code cryptogram and holiday coloring pages for older students! PERFECT for sub plans, early finishers, morning work, and more! Includes December & Christmas

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (7.65 MB)

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Crack the Code The Whole Year Bundle Secret Messages End of Year Activities

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Check out these themed Cryptogram secret messages for the whole year. Students will crack the code on fun monthly trivia and jokes. Start each school day with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun holiday themed activity.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$50.50

$29.75

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Greek & Latin Roots Stems Morphology Reading Vocabulary 32 Word Searches

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Looking for Greek and Latin Roots Stems vocabulary activities to engage students? Students will expand their vocabulary and understanding of Greek and Latin affixes & morphology and generative vocabulary with these 32 word searches for each root

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.5.3a, L.6.4b, L.7.4b, L.8.4b, L.9-10.4b

$8.00

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October Crack the Code Cryptogram Halloween & Fall Fun Secret Messages

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Students will crack the code on these fun October trivia and jokes secret messages.Start each day in October with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun Fall or Halloween themed activity. Students will use the Cryptogram key

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Autumn, Halloween

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.25 MB)

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Free Sports Crack the Code Morning Work Cryptogram End of Year Activities

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Students will crack the code on these fun sports trivia secret messages.Start each school day with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun activity. Students will use the cryptogram key to decode the coded message. This is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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O. Henry's A Retrieved Reformation Preview, Pre/Post Assessment & Word search

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This presentation includes a brief introduction to O. Henry and shares background knowledge of A Retrieved Reformation. It also discusses protagonist, antagonist, static and dynamic characters. This PDF is filled with visuals and written in

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Lesson

$2.50

Digital Download ZIP (7.15 MB)

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13 Colonies Word Search Puzzles Coloring End of Year Activities Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Are you teaching your students about The Thirteen Colonies? If you are teaching about the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, this activity pack is for you! This is a great way to add UDL options to any upper elementary or middle school

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (10.65 MB)

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November Crack the Code Cryptogram Thanksgiving & Fall Fun Secret Messages

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Students will crack the code on these fun November trivia and jokes secret messages.Start each day in November with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun Thanksgiving or Fall themed activity. Students will use the Cryptogram

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Thanksgiving, Autumn

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.18 MB)

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Greek Latin Roots Prefix Suffix Word Searches 158 Reading Vocabulary Activities

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Greek and Latin Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes Word Search Bundle- Greek & Latin Affixes Morphology Generative Vocabulary & Word Work Review Activities to help engage students in vocabulary study.Students will expand their vocabulary and

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RF.5.3a, L.4.4b, L.5.4b, L.6.4b, L.7.4b, L.8.4b, L.9-10.4b

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$28.88

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Suffixes- 40 Greek Latin Suffix & Morphology Activities Reading Vocabulary

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Students will expand their vocabulary and understanding of Greek and Latin affixes & morphology and generative vocabulary with these 40 suffix word searches. Each suffix listed below gets its very own word search and vocabulary list. Suffixes

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RF.5.3a, L.4.4b, L.5.4b, L.6.4b, L.7.4b, L.8.4b, L.9-10.4b

$9.50

Digital Download PDF (5.13 MB)

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American Revolution Word Search Puzzles End of Year Coloring Pages Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Are you teaching your students about the Proclamation of 1763, George Washington, or the Battle of Yorktown? If you are teaching the road to the Revolution or the events of the Revolutionary War this activity pack is for you! This is a great way to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (6.11 MB)

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Greek & Latin Roots Stems Morphology Reading Vocabulary Activity Color the Root

By Novel Ideas

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Workbooks, Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

L.5.4b, L.6.4b, L.7.4b, L.8.4b, L.9-10.4b

$8.00

Digital Download PDF (7.48 MB)

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Library Crack the Code Cryptogram Secret Messages End of Year Activities

By Novel Ideas

Crack the code on these Cryptogram library themed secret message jokes and puns!This is a great way to start each school day during a library lesson, with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun activity. Students will use the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (2.43 MB)

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ELA Reading Academic Vocabulary Word Search Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Enjoy these 18 Reading Vocabulary Word Searches and add UDL to your reading classroom. Activate background knowledge or review key ELA vocabulary related to plot, character, narrator & point of view, literary genres, story devices, theme,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (4.42 MB)

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Holiday Bundle Word Search/ Cryptogram Puzzles/ Morning Work for Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Bring some fun into your classroom with this BUNDLE of 4 holiday activity packs of word searches, crack the code cryptogram and coloring pages. You can use this packet for:Holiday Fun (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, Winter)Sub

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Games

$11.50

$9.20

Bundle

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Classroom Library Labels for Middle & High School (Editable)

By Novel Ideas

Editable classroom Library Labels for the middle and high school ELA classroom! Create and maintain an inviting classroom library by using these labels. With this purchase you will also get blank labels if you would like to add your own in Google

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Google Apps

$2.25

Digital Download ZIP (7.59 MB)

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Greek Latin Prefix Roots Morphology Activities Reading Vocabulary 66 Prefixes

By Novel Ideas

Prefix Word Search Pack- 66 Greek & Latin Roots & PrefixesStudents will expand their vocabulary and understanding of prefixes and their connection to Greek and Latin Roots, Stems & Morphology using these word searches as work work review

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RF.5.3a, L.4.4b, L.5.4b, L.6.4b, L.7.4b, L.8.4b, L.9-10.4b

$15.00

Digital Download PDF (6.35 MB)

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December Crack the Code Cryptogram Winter Holiday Fun Secret Message Activity

By Novel Ideas

Students will crack the code on these fun December Holiday Winter trivia and jokes secret messages.Start each day in December with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun Winter themed activity. Students will use the

Subjects:

Back to School, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.21 MB)

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Valentine's Day Word Search Activity Puzzles Cryptogram Coloring Middle School

By Novel Ideas

Your Middle School Students will love this Valentine's Day pack of word searches, crack the code cryptogram and holiday coloring pages for older students! PERFECT for sub plans, early finishers, morning work, and more! Includes February &

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Valentine's Day

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (14.00 MB)

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January Crack the Code Winter New Year's Cryptogram Secret Messages

By Novel Ideas

Check out these January themed Cryptogram secret messages. Students will crack the code of fun January trivia. This is a great way to start each school day in January with morning work, use as an early finisher activity, or just a fun holiday

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (1.93 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I began teaching in 2004. Since then I have worked as a classroom teacher, reading specialist and special education resource teacher at both the elementary and middle school levels.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I describe my teaching style as teaching to reach ALL learners through focusing on the learning styles and experiences of all the students in my classroom.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A.- Special Education with LBS1 certification M.A.- Reading Specialist Endorsements in EL and elementary education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am married with two children. My husband is also a teacher. We live in the suburbs of Chicago. Check out my blog, Lisa Teaches Reading at lisateachesreading.com